Manager Logistics Solutions

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You will be part of Marine and Ports in Västerås. ABB’s business for ports assists shipping companies to transfer containers in a reliable, quick and cost-efficient way. Ports is specialized in advanced automation and information systems for motion control of all types of container cranes. We are the leading supplier of crane systems and are active worldwide. In the large terminal automation projects we deliver electric and automation systems for 50 to 100 cranes, to the major container ports in the world.
Logistics solution department is responsible for integration of automated cranes to our customers terminal operation systems.
This position reports to Technology Manager.
Your responsibilities
In this role, you will be a member of the Technology management team
You will lead a department of 10-12 skilled SW Engineers
Your department develops and maintains logistics products, develops logistics solutions in customer projects and has some 24/7 service support. You have the direct responsibility to ensure R&D results, customer project deliverables and 24/7 support are in line with agreed expectations
Manage and ensure department spending is in line with agreed budget
Ensure logistics products and solutions are developed, tested, maintained, planned and documented
As manager, you ensure your fantastic engineers are developed in a direction that support ABB Ports long term strategy in your area
In this role, you are responsible for the Logistics technology roadmap
You lead the department to a structured development process, including but not limited to, requirements management, a secure software development lifecycle and a structured fault-finding process

Your background
You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or relevant field together with a few years of experience as a Software Developer
Experience from team lead or line manager role is valuable
Experience in SW development within logistics area is beneficial
Proficiency in Java/C++/C# development is valuable
Since you will work in a global company, you need to master English in both speech and writing, Swedish language skills are meriting

More about us
Recruiting Manager Thomas Kumm, +46 720-15 89 42, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Blomqvist, +4621-34 21 48; Ledarna: Leif Öhrberg, +4621-34 23 25; Unionen: Krista Andersson, +4621-34 02 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Anna Nordlund, +46 761-42 01 39.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until October 21, so don’t delay – apply today!
We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.